The Franchise on HBO

[C-Man 27684]

Just watched the first two episodes of this new HBO show from Sam Mendez and Armando Iannucci. Not quite sure what to think yet. I think the second episode was better than the first but feels more Avenue 5 than Veep to this point.

Anybody else on this?

[Chewbacca 7827]

I watched the first episode and don't have a lot of desire to continue. Feels very Avenue 5 ish, but not as good.

[rage-a-holic 4707]

27 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

I watched the first episode and don't have a lot of desire to continue. Feels very Avenue 5 ish, but not as good.

yeah, 1st episode did nothing for me

[futureman 22664]

sports-related?

[C-Man 27684]

26 minutes ago, futureman said:

sports-related?

Nope. Hollywood satire. "The Franchise" refers to an alt-version of the Marvel or DC franchises.

[futureman 22664]

out

[C-Man 27684]

Each episode has gotten a little better though the comedy seems slightly forced. I do love me some Aya Cash, though. I like the use of Himesh Patel much better than Avenue 5. I'll probably see this one through to the end.

[C-Man 27684]

Guess I'm the only one still on this. It's gotten considerably better IMO. I understand it had nowhere to go but up.

[Prepuce of Doom 21258]

We're an episode or two behind but find it entertaining............SAID NO ONE EVER!!! 

[Texzilla58 4777]

We’ve hung with it and it’s a slow drag race into a brick wall.  

[C-Man 27684]

Well, after waiting a few weeks for Episode 9, thanks to a little Googling it appears there is no Episode 9 for Season 1. It's over. Probably for good as I can't imagine they'll bring it back. It was a little uneven but I enjoyed it. Odd way to end it, IMO. Almost like the play clock just ran out and everybody shakes hands at midfield and walks to the locker room.

[Prepuce of Doom 21258]

4 hours ago, C-Man said:

Well, after waiting a few weeks for Episode 9, thanks to a little Googling it appears there is no Episode 9 for Season 1. It's over. Probably for good as I can't imagine they'll bring it back. It was a little uneven but I enjoyed it. Odd way to end it, IMO. Almost like the play clock just ran out and everybody shakes hands at midfield and walks to the locker room.

Yeah, I didn't realize that was the finale until well after the fact either. 

Entertaining enough show, but nothing remarkable or enduring.